Acadian Party 400 years in the making (8 photos)

Maz · 21st of December 2004 (Tue)

Hello everyone,

In August 2004, we Acadians from the world over celebrated the 400th anniversary of our arrival to North America (Acadie) in 1604. The grand event lasted two weeks and finished off with a large concert assisted by more than 10,000 people on Citadel Hill in Halifax, Nova Scotia on August 15th, our National Holiday. The concert was also broadcast live on tv across Canada.

I really did push my Canon digital rebel to the limit that night and probably the 300 pound security guards as well. By the end of the concert I was on the stage as well. Here are a few of the photos I took.

The arrival of the great Tintramare parade from the streets of Halifax.
Lots of costumes and noise!

Steve Riley and the Mamo Playboys from Louisiana warm up the crowds
and my granddaughter Marisol as well.

A photo of the grand stage.

Bruce Daigrepont from Louisiana and fidler Dominique Dupuis from New Brunswick.

Musician and CBC camera crew.

There was as much going on in the crowd as on stage.

Here rising star Wilfred LeBoutilier from New Brunswick,(background)
get's a chance to preform with his idol Zachary Richard, from Louisiana (foreground)

The large costumed crowd seen from the stage.

I hope you enjoy the photos.

Maz
http://www.homesteadsforsale.com

tpinchback · 21st of December 2004 (Tue)

looks like fun

marie · 22nd of December 2004 (Wed)

very nice record of the event Maz

love the shot of little marisol

stoneylonesome · 22nd of December 2004 (Wed)

Nice shots thanks for sharing, I looks like it was a grand time.

sparker1 · 24th of December 2004 (Fri)

Nice photos. Acadians know how to have fun.

21st of December 2004 (Tue)	#1
Maz Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 806	Acadian Party 400 years in the making (8 photos) Hello everyone, In August 2004, we Acadians from the world over celebrated the 400th anniversary of our arrival to North America (Acadie) in 1604. The grand event lasted two weeks and finished off with a large concert assisted by more than 10,000 people on Citadel Hill in Halifax, Nova Scotia on August 15th, our National Holiday. The concert was also broadcast live on tv across Canada. I really did push my Canon digital rebel to the limit that night and probably the 300 pound security guards as well. By the end of the concert I was on the stage as well. Here are a few of the photos I took. The arrival of the great Tintramare parade from the streets of Halifax. Lots of costumes and noise! Steve Riley and the Mamo Playboys from Louisiana warm up the crowds and my granddaughter Marisol as well. A photo of the grand stage. Bruce Daigrepont from Louisiana and fidler Dominique Dupuis from New Brunswick. Musician and CBC camera crew. There was as much going on in the crowd as on stage. Here rising star Wilfred LeBoutilier from New Brunswick,(background) get's a chance to preform with his idol Zachary Richard, from Louisiana (foreground) The large costumed crowd seen from the stage. I hope you enjoy the photos. Maz http://www.homesteadsforsale.com __________________ Kent County, New Brunswick, CANADA has to be one of the world's best kept secret. It is bordered by the sea to the east and is made up of small villages, farms, forest, brooks and rivers. I have lived here all my life and would recommend it to anyone.

21st of December 2004 (Tue)	#2
tpinchback Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Houston Posts: 651	Re: Acadian Party 400 years in the making (8 photos) looks like fun __________________ 1D I 20D 120-300 2.8 l 70-200L 2.8 l 28-75 2.8 l 12-24 f4 135L 2 l 85 1.8 l 50 1.4 l 50 1.8 2x 550ex I 420ex I St-e2 Sports Shooter www.sportsshooter.com/stephenpinchback

22nd of December 2004 (Wed)	#3
marie Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: republic of ireland Posts: 21,021	Re: Acadian Party 400 years in the making (8 photos) very nice record of the event Maz love the shot of little marisol __________________ Regards,Marie Pro1/ EOS 40D /24-105/70-300/10-22/60mm

22nd of December 2004 (Wed)	#4
stoneylonesome Barn Stormer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 10,736	Re: Acadian Party 400 years in the making (8 photos) Nice shots thanks for sharing, I looks like it was a grand time. __________________ the name is Winston but they call me Sandy "Everybody's got to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer." --W. C. Fields Flowing River Photos

24th of December 2004 (Fri)	#5
sparker1 Cream of the Crop Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: St Petersburg, Fl Posts: 17,766	Re: Acadian Party 400 years in the making (8 photos) Nice photos. Acadians know how to have fun. __________________ Stan (See my gallery at http://www.pbase.com/sparker1) 50D, 300D, EF-S 10-22 mm, EF-S 18-55 mm kit lens, EF 24-105 L IS, EF 50 mm 1.8, EF 100-400mm L IS

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